LFLA/HEADstrong Foundation Shoot-A-Thon

The Lake Forest Lacrosse Association has selected the HEADstrong Foundation as the beneficiary of its community service efforts for the 2014 season. The LFLA will support the HEADstrong Foundation by organizing a Shoot-a-Thon and wearing HEADstrong lime green shooter shirts during their “Green Out” games on the weekend of May 17th.  The LFLA boys and girls teams will participate.

The HEADstrong Foundation is committed to being a resource for blood cancer patients and their families, helping them navigate the harrowing ordeal of cancer by sharing experience, lending guidance and providing essential services with emphasis placed on sustaining and improving quality of life during the process.  HEADstrong was founded by a young lacrosse player in Philadelphia, Nick Colleluori, suffering from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  Nick eventually succumbed to the disease but his family is carrying on his wishes to help other families suffering from the disease.

Why:  To support the HEADstrong Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life of those afflicted with blood cancer and to support the LFLA.

When: May 17th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where:  Townline Park in Lake Forest

Who:  LFLA Boys and Girls teams.  Also, visiting teams will be allowed to enter the shooting contest.

How:  LFLA players will ask supporters to pledge an amount per mph that a player shoots.  Flat amount donations will also be allowed.  All LFLA players will receive “Green Out” shooter shirts.

Prizes:  Will be awarded for the fastest shots by age and the most money raised.  Prizes will be provided by the Lax Centre of the North Shore, The Lax Shop and Maverik Lacrosse.

Special Guest:  World Record Holder for Fastest Lacrosse Shot, Zach Dorn (Chicago Outlaws & The Lax Shop), will make an appearance and try to break his record of 118 mph.